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Edge Walk
September 8, 2011 News DentistryOral Health

Announcing the first ever: “Face YOUR Fear” with AboutFace Event!

by AboutFace International

Friday October 28th, 2011

 VNA Foundation
September 8, 2011 News DentistryOral Health

DENTAL HOUSECALLS PROGRAM RECEIVES AWARD FOR MOBILE SERVICES

by Dental Lifeline Network

The VNA Foundation Recognizes Dental Lifeline Network-Illinois with the 2011 Anne M. Davis Mobile Health Award

 Dr. Manuel A. Cordero, DDS, MAGD, of Sewell, N.J., was elected as Secretary of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD)
August 9, 2011 News DentistryOral Health

Dr. Manuel A. Cordero, DDS, MAGD elected as Secretary of the Academy of General Dentistry

by HDA - Hispanic Dental Association

The Hispanic Dental Association is pleased and proud to announce that Dr. Manuel A. Cordero, DDS, MAGD, of Sewell, N.J., was elected as Secretary of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) during the AGD’s 2011 Annual Meeting & Exhibits, July…

 Figure 7C. Occlusal image of the rotation of 1.3 and facial drift of 1.2.
August 1, 2011 Feature DentistryImplantology

Anterior Implant Cantilevered Restorations

by Mark Nicolucci, DDS, MS, FRCD(C)

Two adjacent missing teeth in the anterior maxilla or mandible often pose a challenge for implant reconstruction. Maxillary lateral incisors and all mandibular incisors have relatively small diameters and replacement with two adjacent implants often results in the implants being…

 Figure 22. Post treatment patient front view.
August 1, 2011 Feature DentistryImplantology

Implant Supported-Titanium Milled Bar Over-Dentures: Clinical Case Report

by Roy Raviv, DMD, Mili Harel-Raviv, DMD, Eli Raviv, DMD

Abstract:This article aims to determine the indication criteria for a maxillary and mandibular implant-supported overdenture utilizing a milled titanium bar. A case report delineating the treatment plan sequence is presented. Implant supported over-dentures are one of the traditional treatment modalities…

 Figure 32. Post-operative radiograph of MTA pulp cap.
August 1, 2011 Feature DentistryImplantology

MTA: The New Material of Choice for Pulp Capping

by Leendert (Len) Boksman, DDS, BSc., FADI, FICD and Manfred (Manny) Friedman BDS, BChD

The use of MTA (Angelus, Brazil/ Clinical Research Dental, London, ON) (Fig. 1) has revolutionized endodontics, since its introduction to dentistry in 19931 (it has been on the dental market since about 1998). In the years since, it has proven…

 Figure 8. DM palatal view, post-operative.
August 1, 2011 Feature DentistryImplantology

New Glass Ionomer System and Application in Children

by Carla Cohn, DMD

INTRODUCTIONChildren are an integral part of every family dentistry practice. There is no doubt that children can be a tremendous practice builder, just as there is no doubt that children can, on occasion, be a tremendous challenge. There are times…
August 1, 2011 Feature DentistryImplantology

Craniofacial Pain/Headaches/TMD and Apnea (The Same Animal?)

by Steven R. Olmos, DDS

Dentists are the most important component of screening and treatment for these disorders. For years, neurologists and pain management specialists have treated pain in the head and neck as separate entities. Sleep specialists include the fields of psychology; pulmonology and…

 Dr. Nicolucci is president of the Canadian Society of Oral Implantology and is Oral Health's editorial board member for Implantology.
August 1, 2011 Feature DentistryImplantology

It Must Be That Time of Year!

by Blake Nicolucci, BSc, DDS

It seems that every year, when it’s time to write an editorial for the August Implant issue of Oral Health, my head seems to be swimming with … not so much the Good – but the Bad and the Ugly.…
August 1, 2011 Feature DentistryImplantology

The Big Business of Continuing Education

by Dr. Robert Greenbaum

Fellow Dental Professionals, As professionals, we must continually upgrade and refresh our knowledge, not only because it’s a requirement, but because we care about giving the best up-to-date treatment options to our patients.Advertisement We have many opportunities to do this…
August 1, 2011 Feature DentistryImplantology

Dental Internet Directory

by Oral Health

ASSOCIATIONS ASSOCIATION OF DENTAL TECHNOLOGISTS OF ONTARIOThe official voice of Registered Dental Technologists in Ontariowww.ADTO.orgAdvertisement CANADIAN DENTAL PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATIONBecause bad things happen to good dentists.www.cdpa.com ONTARIO ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRYQuality of care through life long learning.www.ontarioagd.org TORONTO ACADEMY OF DENTISTRYToronto…

 AACD - American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
July 28, 2011 News DentistryOral Health

AACD Regional Brings Treatment Planning, Restorative Dentistry to Indy

by Oral Health

Dentists and laboratory technicians in the Midwest will have the chance to receive some great dental education close to home during the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s 2011 Fall Regional Meeting in Indianapolis Oct. 28-29. The event, themed, “AACD Inspires,”…
July 14, 2011 News DentistryOral Health

Give Back a Smile Goes Global in Germany

by American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD)

German Affiliate Launches GBAS to help domestic violence survivors
July 7, 2011 News DentistryOral Health

Dentists Feeling “Time Pressure” Regarding Convention Exhibit Floors

by Oral Health

“Time” has become a major consideration for Canadian dentists in deciding whether or not to attend the Exhibit Floor at conventions, according to results from the DIAC (Dental Industry Association of Canada) Fifteenth Annual Future of Dentistry Survey. Overall, almost…

 Henry Schein
July 5, 2011 News DentistryOral Health

ANDREAS MELDAU JOINS HENRY SCHEIN AS PRESIDENT, EUROPEAN DENTAL SPECIALTIES AND EXCLUSIVE PRODUCTS

by Oral Health

Newly-created position underscores Company’s growing commitment to serving dental specialists

 Straumann
July 5, 2011 News DentistryOral Health

Straumann acquires minority stake in Dental Wings Inc.

by Oral Health

 · Transaction underscores Straumann’s commitment to developing an open software standard for the dental industry · Standardization initiative will considerably simplify processes for dental labs and practices, saving time and costs · Dental Wings reports strong interest from other companies…

 American Dental Hygienists' Association
July 1, 2011 Feature DentistryGeneral Practice

ADHA SupportsComprehensive Dental Reform Act of 2012

by American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA)

Chicago, June 6, 2012 – The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) commends Senator Bernard Sanders, Chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Primary Health and Aging, and Congressman Elijah Cummings, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform,…
June 27, 2011 News DentistryOral Health

Philips Launches First Sonic Powered Air Flossing System

by Oral Health

Nearly three quarters of Canadians don’t floss regularly
June 21, 2011 News DentistryOral Health

3M ESPE AND BIOMET 3i JOIN FORCES TO SIMPLIFY AESTHETIC RESTORATIONS

by Oral Health

3M ESPE announces a new collaboration with BIOMET 3i that uses the Lava Chairside Oral Scanner from 3M ESPE with BIOMET 3i’s patented Encode® Impression System to create intraoral impressions for custom abutments, resulting in simplified aesthetic restorations. By using…
June 16, 2011 News DentistryOral Health

American Dental Association, The Forsyth Institute Again Offering Popular Evidence-Based Dentistry Training Course

by American Dental Association

After enthusiastic feedback from its classes of students in 2009 and 2010, the American Dental Association’s (ADA) Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry (EBD) and The Forsyth Institute’s Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry, have announced they will hold an ADA/Forsyth EBD Training course…